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DIATRADCHARM (DIATRADCHARM)
Diarrhea treatment from traditional practitioner: Amulet/charm
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Description

DIATRADCHARM indicates whether, in response to an open-ended question, the respondent reported receiving charms or amulets from a traditional practitioner to treat her child's recent diarrhea.

Comparability

DIATRADCHARM has no comparability problems.

Comparability - Standard DHS

DIATRADCHARM is a country-specific variable, and it is not included in any phase of the standard DHS questionnaire.

Universe

  • Senegal 1997: Women age 15-49 who gave birth in the 5 years before the survey.
  • Senegal: 1997-W, 1997-C, 1997-B